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Acts 23

Acts 23:35

Paul Sent to Felix · Acts 23:23–35
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Translations

Modern
…he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.
Traditional
I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall.
Literal
…he was saying, “I will hear you fully when your accusers may have arrived also,” having commanded him to be guarded in the Praetorium of Herod.
Latin
Audiam te, inquit, cum accusatores tui venerint. Jussitque in prætorio Herodis custodiri eum.

Original

Greek
English
…he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept under guard in Herod’s Praetorium.

Notes

Acts 23:35

  • The governor followed the correct steps and waited for Paul's accusers to arrive before having an official legal hearing.

  • Herod's Praetorium: Herod’s headquarters was the palace built by Herod the Great in Caesarea. Later, this palace became the residence (official home) of the Roman governors of Judea.

Acts 23:23–35

A large group riding horses safely brought Paul to the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea, the Roman headquarters for Judea. Paul would have more protection there than in Jerusalem. The soldiers carried out the mission that night with great care and secrecy (23:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

People

Herod: The Great, Roman-appointed king of Judea during Jesus' birth

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Claudius Lysias Courts and Trials Felix, Antonius Hall of Judgment History of Israel Paul the Apostle Philip Philippians, Letter to the Praetorium, Praetorian Guard Procurator

Topics

Caesarea by Roman Soldiers to be Tried by Felix Change of Venue: Granted Paul Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Claudius Lysius: Sends Paul to Felix Felix: Paul Tried Before Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Paul is Confined in Herod's Judgment Hall in Caesarea Pretorium: Also Called Praetorium, Common Hall, Judgment Hall, and Palace The Roman Empire: Allusions to Judicial Affairs of Accusers and Accused Confronted Together